Abgoosht (Traditional Persian Lamb Stew) - Cooking with Yousef

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is lower in fat, while beef is often more affordable.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are high in protein and quicker to cook, while canned beans are cost-effective.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried herbs are easier to store, while frozen herbs can be more affordable.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients, while yams are often less expensive.

Boil lamb in water for about 30 minutes, skimming off the foam.

Add chopped onion to the pot with the lamb and water.

Add spices: turmeric, black pepper, red pepper, and a stick of cinnamon.

Add chopped tomatoes and reduce heat, cooking for another 3 hours.

After 3 hours, remove the cinnamon stick and add whole potatoes and dried lime.

Add salt and tomato paste, then cook for another hour.

Serve by taking out the broth and mashing the remaining ingredients together.

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